Technics SL-1500C Direct-Drive Turntable from Canada
High-end direct-drive turntable with built-in phono stage, coreless motor, and S-shaped tonearm for precise vinyl playback. It qualifies for HTS 8519.30.2000 as an 'Other' record-deck, focusing on sound reproduction from phonograph records without loudspeaker integration. The design adheres to pure turntable functionality per tariff definitions.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
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• Document coreless motor and phono stage specs to differentiate from consumer combo units
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